The term "savior" (מושיע, Moshi'a) encompasses deliverance and salvation on both a personal and communal level, often in the context of G-d's intervention in history to protect and rescue His people. Savior can refer to G-d Himself, certain individuals chosen by G-d to lead and deliver Israel, as well as the future Messiah who is anticipated to bring about an era of peace and Divine justice.
The primary and ultimate savior is G-d. Throughout the Bible, G-d is repeatedly described as the savior, delivering them from slavery in Egypt, protecting them from their enemies, and providing for them in times of need. Key verses that highlight G-d's role as savior include Isaiah 43:11, where G-d declares, "I, even I, am the L-rd, and apart from me there is no savior."
However, G-d often works through human agents to bring about salvation and deliverance for the His people. Figures such as Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage, and Deborah, the prophetess and judge who delivered Israel from Canaanite oppression, are seen as saviors chosen by G-d for specific tasks. These individuals empowered by G-d to fulfill His salvific purposes, and thus are acting on G-d’s behalf as “saviors”.
The “Savior” is also referred to as the Messiah, a Jewish king from the lineage of David and anointed by G-d, who ushers in an era of peace, rebuilds the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, gathers the exiles of Israel, and establishes G-d's kingdom on earth (Isaiah 11:1-9 and Ezekiel 34:23-24). The messiah will give and enforce G-d’s commands (saving people from spiritual death), resurrect the dead (saving them from physical death), as well as defeating all wicked on earth (saving G-d’s people from physical harm and persecution).
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